Strategy and Modernisation Division

The Strategy and Modernisation Division includes the following services:

1. Urban Observatory Service
2. Information Systems Service
3. Studies and Planning Service

Urban Observatory Service

The Urban Observatory collects, documents and analyses information and data, turns observed social, economic and environmental trends into measurable and comparable figures, and carries out statistical work and spatial analysis using geographic information systems. In this context, the Urban Observatory of the Municipality of Kénitra carries out the following tasks.

Information monitoring unit:

• managing the Observatory library database;
• managing the Observatory library;
• gathering all documents useful to the Observatory;
• giving researchers and students access to the library and the Observatory’s services;
• connecting the Observatory with national and international networks of urban observatories;
• managing communication between the Observatory’s partners;
• communicating with external stakeholders;
• coordinating with the indicators unit;
• publishing a regular newsletter on the Observatory’s activities;
• contributing to the Observatory’s annual report.

Indicators calculation and analysis unit:

• processing data;
• calculating indicators;
• analysing indicators;
• storing data on the server and publishing it on the Observatory’s page;
• preparing an annual report;
• preparing regular technical bulletins;
• coordinating with the information monitoring unit;
• supervising surveys carried out by the Observatory;
• taking part in surveys carried out by partners;
• providing technical cooperation with external services.

Information Systems Service

This service is responsible for:

• the digital communication unit: website and social media;
• the software design and development unit;
• the systems and networks administration unit;
• the IT maintenance unit;
• the IT training and technology watch unit;
• planning the development of software applications;
• designing and implementing the Municipality’s information systems policy;
• evaluating and monitoring completed and ongoing projects;
• developing the municipal information system (SIC);
• running the geographic information system (GIS);
• networking the various municipal units;
• developing and maintaining the building permit software (one-stop shop);
• managing social media;
• creating and updating the Municipality’s website;
• monitoring the slaughterhouses by camera and producing regular reports;
• maintaining IT equipment through a regular schedule for each division;
• organising regular IT training for staff on hardware and software;
• working with divisions and services to identify their IT needs.

Studies and Planning Service

This service carries out studies and planning for works in accordance with the laws and regulations in force. It is responsible for:

• all work relating to studies and planning;
• technical studies and monitoring of the Municipality’s works;
• monitoring studies entrusted to consultancy firms;
• preparing and drafting specifications;
• monitoring the implementation of the Action Programme.